Commissioning Engineer

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Commissioning Engineer for a permanent, site-based role in the North West with UK travel. You will test and commission LV switchgear and electrical systems on mission‑critical projects, including data centres, ensuring safety and quality across sites.

Key responsibilities include fault finding, reading electrical schematics, preparing commissioning documentation, and delivering professional handovers to clients while coordinating with contractors and

Qualifications

• Proven experience commissioning and testing LV switchgear or similar electrical systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and complete commissioning documentation.
• Strong emphasis on electrical safety, QHSE standards and site practices.

Responsibilities

• Commission, test and hand over LV switchgear and electrical systems on site.
• Fault finding, diagnostics and documenting commissioning results.
• Prepare commissioning documentation and liaise with clients and contractors.

Skills

LV Switchgear

Electrical schematics

Electrical safety

Communication skills

Independent working

Education

NVQ, HNC/HND, City & Guilds or equivalent

Job description

Commissioning Engineer

Permanent – Site based in North West with UK travel required. Are you a Commissioning Engineer with experience testing and commissioning LV Switchgear and electrical systems? Do you enjoy working on mission‑critical projects, including data centres? If so, please read on.

Essential skillset

• Proven experience commissioning and testing LV Switchgear or similar electrical systems, including fault finding and diagnostics
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings, with experience completing commissioning documentation and client handovers
• Strong understanding of electrical safety, QHSE standards, and safe working practices on manufacturing and customer sites
• Excellent communication skills with experience working alongside customers, contractors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Self‑motivated, organised, and able to work independently while managing multiple tasks and meeting project deadlines

Desirable experience

• Experience with modular power solutions or data centre projects
• Manufacturing environment experience and relevant electrical qualifications (NVQ, HNC/HND, City & Guilds or equivalent)